Report: “Red Blues” – Mary Coughlan (2002)
Red Blues remains a high point in Mary Coughlan's extensive discography. It is an album that demands active listening and emotional investment from its audience. In a music industry that often favors sanitized, over-produced pop vocals, Coughlan's work on this record serves as a stark reminder of the power of authenticity. Mary Coughlan - Red Blues -2002-
"At Last" and "One For My Baby": These slow, introspective ballads demonstrate her mastery of jazz standards, originally popularized by Etta James and Frank Sinatra respectively. Report: “Red Blues” – Mary Coughlan (2002) Red
"Blue Light Boogie": A '40s classic by Louis Jordan, given a modern, sultry treatment. over-produced pop vocals